Paul Hunter Tribute – Snooker champion and Neuroendocrine Cancer patient
Paul Hunter, three-time Masters snooker champion was just 27 when he fell victim to Neuroendocrine Cancer at the peak of his powers and popularity. At just 25, he'd won the third Masters title, a feat which, at the time, had been achieved by only two other players in the world. He was dubbed the "Beckham of the Baize" because of his chiselled good looks and long, blond hair (a reference to famous footballer David Beckham). This young age is unlike the majority of Neuroendocrine Cancer patients who are diagnosed in their later years. I took to the internet to find out more. Although there are many sites and articles confirming the link to "Neuroendocrine Tumours" in the annals of the internet, many sites state "stomach cancer" (some as late as…
